Jalen Hurts, the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, has led his team to victory in the NFC championship against the San Francisco 49ers. With a 15-3 record, Hurts has been praised for his contributions to one of the NFL’s top offenses. However, for Hurts, his success on the field is all about God.
In an interview with CBS Sports, Hurts spoke about how his faith has shaped his perspective on the game. He says that he has matured and realized that God is the center of everything he does, and his spiritual wisdom and understanding comes from Him. Hurts displays his faith on the field by taking a knee to pray and his social media is filled with Bible verses and tweets acknowledging his faith.
Hurts has faced obstacles in his journey to the NFL, including being benched after his freshman year at the University of Alabama. But, he recognizes that God put those challenges in his life for a reason and believes that by keeping his faith in God, he can overcome any obstacles. Hurts transferred to the University of Oklahoma and became a top performer, eventually getting drafted by the NFL in the second round in 2020.
For Hurts, carrying the weight of taking the Eagles to the Superbowl is a responsibility that he is putting into God’s hands. He tells CBS Sports that God has made him to be himself, and he goes out on the field every day to be who he is, with God at the center and all the praise going to Him. Hurts’ story serves as a reminder that faith can be a source of strength and guidance, even in the midst of success and adversity on the field.